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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.35 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.35 and 122.30 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.35 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.35 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.35 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 33,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063.81/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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